| Global Environment Centre (GEC), in collaboration with MPPJ (under the Local Agenda 21 Petaling Jaya), DBKL, Centre for Environmental Technologies (CETEC) and Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam (YAWA), implemented a 3-year DANIDA funded project on Community Participation in River Management, where Sungai Pencala was one of the demonstration sites in Selangor.
The project aimed to improve the quality of Malaysian rivers and the status of its biodiversity through awareness campaigns and enhancement of community participation in river management.
Objectives:
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To increase the understanding on the benefits of managing our rivers well.
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Develop ownership of rivers among the general public, community groups and special interest groups.
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Provide a valuable amenity to the local community as well as contributing to national efforts to improve our river and water quality.
Activities:
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Training of community groups and schools in the river basin as RIVER RANGERS and SMART RANGERS.
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Awareness campaigns and clean ups during Clean Up the World 2005.
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Collaboration with communities and MBPJ to be the eyes and ears for Sungai Pencala and report incidences of pollution.
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